“I warned the force that made the move earlier, and they probably won’t make another move, but it’s hard to guarantee that other forces won’t intervene,” Jiang Wubai said.
"I was wondering why I was almost asleep waiting and couldn't catch anyone sneaking around trying to take advantage of me. Turns out you, Dad, got me there first," Jiang Lin muttered.
He crossed his arms. "So, Dad, what exactly is the purpose of your visit to the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering? You didn't come here just to arrest me, did you?"
Jiang Wubai remained silent, which was clearly an admission of agreement.
The brat had been missing for a long time, and the people sent to look for him had found nothing. He had no choice but to put aside what he was doing and go out to look for him himself.
It just so happens that the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering, which the Twilight Thunder Sect is about to hold, is coming up soon. The brat has always been talking about wanting to attend the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering, but he has never found an opportunity.
He thought he would come to the Leiquan gathering to look for someone, and to his surprise, he actually found them.
Seeing him with the people from the Illusionary Hidden Sect filled him with indescribable mixed feelings.
Jiang Lin looked at Jiang Wubai's expression and suddenly slapped his forehead.
What a miscalculation! They never expected the Burning Weapon Sect to participate in the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering, especially since it was his father who brought people with him. There was absolutely no room for maneuver.
After all, his father was busy with internal affairs of the Burning Weapon Sect and had not left the sect for many years.
If he had known his father would be attending the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering, he would never have come to the Twilight Thunder Sect to walk into their trap. Fortunately, his stubborn father was temporarily stopped by the sect leader.
"Since there's nothing else, Sect Leader Jiang, I'll take my leave now." Ruan Xiyan stood up.
Jiang Lin also got up, wanting to go back with Ruan Xiyan.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Wubai remained silent, only coughing repeatedly, and winked at Qunqing.
Qunqing understood immediately and advised from the side, "Young Master, the Sect Master has been very worried about you during the time you ran away from home. Now that we have finally found you, why don't you stay here and keep the Sect Master company a little longer?"
Ruan Xiyan patted Jiang Lin on the shoulder, "You two haven't seen each other in a long time, have a good chat."
"Yes, Sect Master."
Jiang Lin watched Ruan Xiyan and the others leave the courtyard, then turned to look at Jiang Wubai, who was sitting upright in a chair.
He walked up to him with a grin, "Dad, stop pretending. You obviously miss me and want me to stay with you. Why don't you just say it directly instead of having Qunqing say it?"
"Dad, when are you going to change this awkward attitude of yours?"
"You brat, it seems I didn't hit you hard enough. You still have the nerve to tease me? Where's my willow branch?" Jiang Wubai looked around.
"Qunqing, find me some willow branches. I'm going to beat this brat until he's crying for his parents today."
"Dad, you can't get so angry just because I told the truth and touched on something you're worried about." Jiang Lin circled the round table in front of him, making it impossible for Jiang Wubai to reach him.
Qunqing stood there, looking innocently at the father and son who were bickering. Taking the willow branch was wrong, but not taking it was also wrong.
Whenever the sect leader is with the young master, he will inevitably be so angry that he will jump up and down.
Caught in the middle, he was in a dilemma and could only pretend that he hadn't heard or seen anything.
"You brat, stop right there! Stay right there and don't move!" Jiang Wubai pointed at Jiang Lin.
"Alright, alright, stop it! Dad, stop fooling around." Jiang Lin stretched out his arm in front of him. "It's been so long since we last met, let's sit down and talk quietly for a while."
Jiang Wubai snorted lightly, "Are you really sure you want to stay in the Illusionary Concealment Sect?"
"Yes, Dad, I feel like I've found my purpose in life at the Illusionary Concealment Sect. I'm full of energy every day. I've also discovered that I have my strengths in the sect."
"I can do one thing well. Although I can't compare to my talented older brother, at least I'm no longer a good-for-nothing who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun." Jiang Lin lowered his eyes.
Looking at his appearance, Jiang Wubai sighed, "Your elder brother is indeed outstanding, both in strength and ability."
"But you're not bad either, and you're not as bad as you say. I'm strict with you and always compare you to your older brother because I hope you'll work hard and improve."
"Don't spend your days indulging in eating, drinking, and having fun, living a muddled life. After all, every parent hopes their child will become successful."
Jiang Wubai gently patted Jiang Lin's head. "In my heart, you are no worse than your older brother. It's just that you are good at different things. Everyone has their own strengths."
Jiang Lin looked up at Jiang Wubai with expectant eyes and asked curiously, "Dad, what are my strengths?"
To be honest, he didn't know what his strengths were either.
From childhood to adulthood, he has always lived in the shadow of his older brother's genius, blinded by his brother's brilliance. Everyone compares him to his brother, including his father.
He knew he was inferior to his older brother in everything, and his father always told him to learn from his older brother.
But Jiang Lin is Jiang Lin, unique and irreplaceable. He can't become a dazzling and outstanding elder brother, so he can live however he wants. Why should he compare himself to others?
The more they compared him, the more annoyed he became. He insisted on going against them, which led him to spend the last few years walking cats and playing with dogs.
Jiang Lin's question caught Jiang Wubai off guard.
He thought for a moment, then hesitated before saying, "Play? Eat?"
"That's right, your strength is that you can eat a lot. That's a great strength! Eating more food can help you grow taller and become chubby and healthy. Isn't that wonderful!"
By the end, Jiang Wubai had successfully brainwashed himself, and his tone became increasingly certain.
Jiang Lin's lips twitched involuntarily; there was no need for such forced praise.
"Father, let me tell you about what happened to me in the Illusionary Hidden Sect recently. Maybe after you hear what I have to say, you will change your mind and let me stay in the Illusionary Hidden Sect."
"Go ahead," Jiang Wubai replied, as long as he wasn't asked to talk about his strengths again.
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The next day, Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu went for a stroll in the city, taking the opportunity to observe the city's layout and the distribution of the Twilight Thunder Sect disciples.
The Thunder Listening Spring Festival is an important festival of the Twilight Thunder Sect. Thunder City, located at the foot of the Twilight Thunder Sect's mountain, was also carefully decorated, with lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere, making it very lively.
Ruan Xiyan held Jun Yu's hand, and the two strolled leisurely along the city streets.
Even though she knew that a fierce confrontation was inevitable at the Thunder Listening Spring gathering two days later, she felt calm with A-Yu by her side.
"Ayan, are you hungry? How about we go get some breakfast first, and then go shopping?" Jun Yu looked at Ruan Xiyan with tender eyes.
"good."
Ruan Xiyan and her companions entered a restaurant and booked a private room on the second floor facing the street. They then ordered a large table of sumptuous dishes.
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